Curtis Tarver facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Curtis Tarver
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 25th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2019
Preceded by	Barbara Flynn Currie
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Education	Iowa State University (BS) University of Iowa (JD)

Curtis J. Tarver II is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He helps make laws for the state of Illinois. He represents the 25th district. This district is in Chicago and includes neighborhoods like Hyde Park and South Shore.

Mr. Tarver also serves as the sergeant-at-arms for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. This group works to make sure the voices of Black communities are heard in the state government. Before becoming a representative, Mr. Tarver worked as an attorney.

Early Life and School

Curtis Tarver grew up on the South Side of Chicago. He went to Marian Catholic High School.

After high school, he studied at Iowa State University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. Later, he went to the University of Iowa College of Law. He earned his law degree in 2006.

Working in Government

Mr. Tarver became a state representative in January 2019. He won his election in 2018. He took over the role from Barbara Flynn Currie, who had been a representative for a long time.

As of May 2023, Mr. Tarver is part of several important committees in the Illinois House. Committees are groups that study specific topics and propose new laws.

• He is the Chairman of the Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee.
• He is also the Chairman of the Counties & Townships Committee.
• He leads the Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee as Chairman.
• He is a member of the Income Tax Subcommittee.
• He serves on the Judiciary - Civil Committee.
• He is also on the Revenue & Finance Committee.

These roles mean he helps decide how money is collected and spent in Illinois. He also helps create rules for legal cases.